Ahmedabad is grappling with a rapid surge in dengue cases, with 494 reported in just one week. In addition, 51 cases of chikungunya have been registered in the same period.

There has also been a rapid rise in cases of viral fever, cold, and cough across the city. Both government and private hospitals are witnessing an increase in cases of water-borne diseases, including malaria and chikungunya.

In the past week alone, 102 malaria cases were reported, with 8 classified as deadly. There were 58 Chikungunya cases, while typhoid cases surged to 521 over the last month. 

Other diseases like jaundice recorded 445 cases, 418 cases of loose motions, and 3 cases of cholera were reported in the city.

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) conducted tests on 403 water samples supplied to the public, revealing that 113 samples were deemed unfit for consumption. The chlorine levels were reported as nil in 400 of these samples, indicating potential health risks for residents.

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